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First-year Financial Management student Nthabeleng Mohubedu (24) is determinedly embracing University life and focusing on her future. As she adapts to a new learning environment, she is building independence, strengthening her academic skills and making the most of every opportunity at the Tshwane University of Technology’ (TUT) Faculty of Economics and Finance. Read More>>

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Resilience and determination shape first-year success First-year Financial Management student Nthabeleng Mohubedu (24) is determinedly embracing University life and focusing on her future. As she adapts to a new learning environment, she is building independence, strengthening her academic skills and making the most of every opportunity at the Tshwane....

This month we join the world in marking Albinism Awareness Day on the 13th of June, a day dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding, and celebrating the lives and experiences of people with albinism.

Albinism is a genetic condition that affects the production of melanin, which gives color to our skin, hair, and eyes. But beyond the science, it’s also about people—real individuals in our communities who have stories to share, challenges to overcome, and achievements to celebrate.

📅 Wednesday, 03 June 2026
⏰ 12H00 - 15H00
📱 Drop your thoughts on WhatsApp: 072 513 4390

Stream at tutfm962.co.za

This May month, we reflect back to the Human Rights awareness month, every Wednesday, we share powerful radio interviews with students with disabilities reflecting on what human rights mean to them in education—from access and dignity to inclusion and equal opportunity.
Their voices remind us that inclusion is a right, not a privilege.

📻 Tune in at TshwaneFM, 96.2
💬 Join the conversation.
✊ Stand up for inclusive and accessible education for all.

TUTFM 96.2

April is Autism spectrum Awareness month. As we close the month, we remember the parents for neurodiversity children who find themselves having to deal with the children, and the lack of knowledge and awareness in the society about spectrum.

Something to ponder on as the month draws closer, " are we creating spaces where autistic individuals are seen, and supported? Are they feeling safe in these spaces and have a sense of belonging?"

I would like to hear your voice.

"Inclusion is not a speech. It is design."

Speaking at the Times Higher Education Africa Universities Summit in Nairobi, Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela delivered a pointed message to South African universities: symbolic gestures are no longer acceptable.

The reality is stark — students with disabilities account for just 1.3% of university enrolments in South Africa as of 2023. Minister Manamela is calling for a fundamental redesign: accessible infrastructure, digital platforms built for inclusion from the ground up, curricula that accommodate diverse learners, and faculty who are properly equipped.

He's also pushing for universities to publish hard data — retention rates, graduation outcomes, employment statistics — specifically for students with disabilities. Accountability must replace vague storytelling.

True inclusion means power. Access must lead to guaranteed success.

“Inclusion is Not a Speech, It is Design” - NCPD Minister Manamela Demands Radical Overhaul for Disability Access in Higher Education PRETORIA, 15 April 2026 – Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has issued a provocative challenge to African academic institutions, calling for an end to "symbolic gestures" and demanding a fundamental redesign...

Stay tuned today on the weekly Lunchtime Redux with the Disability Unit.
We are still on Graduation season and today we are bringing you one of our Alumni’s on board.

Stay tuned today on 96.2 TUT FM

Yesterday’s Ability in Focus feature with Mbali aka Aunty’s Lee Mbonani, we discussed: “To Disclose or Not to Disclose”—with a special focus on schools and Higher Education Institutions.

Our guest, a TUT postgraduate student with a visual impairment pursuing a Master’s in Entrepreneurship, shared his perspective on the challenges and opportunities of disclosure in academic spaces. He emphasized how disclosure can enable access to reasonable accommodation and support, but also highlighted the risks of stigma and misunderstanding when institutions are not fully inclusive.

The key takeaway: disclosure is a personal choice, but institutions must create environments where students feel safe, respected, and empowered to share without fear.

We invite you to share your views: How should schools and universities handle disclosure to ensure genuine inclusion and support?

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Mercy Omphile Example, Kayise Mpanza, Pheladi Example, Peter Phaka, Samkelo Ndlovu, Malefu Majela, Sizwe Zibani, Martha Sijwally Tsiki